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TriByran
Mar 16, 19 3:05
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I like a narrow Q, got narrow hips.
Currently running 125-130. Anything above say 135 makes me feel like John Wayne.

I currently have Dura ace 7402, which with the right BB go down to about 125.

But I'm in need of another set (in 180mm) and they are quite hard to come by.

Anyone know of any other options? Preferably in 130bcd.
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Karl.n
Mar 16, 19 7:07
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Campagnolo record. Track anything (though good luck finding 180). Maybe there's a BMX setup you could back into?
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grumpier.mike
Mar 16, 19 7:28
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Ya the Older Campy stuff is probably one of your best bets. The other option, If you aren’t already using then, is SpeedPlay short pedal axels. Those can save a few mm and you can slide the cleat over far enough that you will need to worry about the shoe rubbing on the crank arm
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rruff
Mar 16, 19 10:13
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There are plenty of 7402s for sale, but 180mm is not too common. There is a set that sold yesterday, though: https://www.ebay.com/...rksid=p2047675.l2557

And here is a new right side: https://www.bikewagon.com/...per-130mm-bcd-silver
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Shambolic
Mar 16, 19 16:28
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I have a brand new set of Campag Record 180mm old school cranks from around 2000 and rings stashed away somehere. I'm pretty sure square bottom bracket if you can't find anything.
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VSwim09
Mar 17, 19 17:48
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Have a look at Keywin pedals.
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TriByran
Mar 17, 19 23:23
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Thanks that’s really kind! but based in uk at the moment so it would probably cost a fair bit to post!
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TriByran
Mar 17, 19 23:25
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Thanks but it’s the narrow cranks I need. Sticking on a set of kerwins or speedplays won’t drop a regular crank they just won’t massively increase it.
Still frustrates me that manufacturers seem to not see Q factor as important!
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Shambolic
Mar 17, 19 23:33
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I'm in Australia and post between us is far cheaper than the US but the option is there.
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